- pronunciation:
- chI
li
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
chillier, chilliest |
| definition 1: |
causing a cool feeling that is uncomfortable.
It is a chilly day for swimming.- antonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- chill, cold, cool, raw
|
| definition 2: |
feeling coolness or cold.
Without a coat, she was chilly.- antonyms:
- warm
- similar words:
- cold
|
| definition 3: |
not warm; unfriendly.
He gave me a chilly welcome.- similar words:
- chill, cold, cool
|
| related words: |
frigid, stiff |
| derivations: |
chillily (adv.), chilliness (n.) |
The words
chilly,
Chile, and
chili sound alike but have different meanings.